Realgar and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
3.30-3.40
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Realgar and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar and Diaspore physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Realgar and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Realgar and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.